UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG - UMUC Europe

ACHEloR’s dEgREEs
History
Students may seek either an academic major or minor in
history.
Major in History
The history major prepares students to read and analyze
historical works with critical insight and appreciate the range
and variety of resources, as well as demonstrate knowledge of
the development and cultural diversity of their respective areas
of study. Students develop their research skills using libraries,
archives, and online sources to acquire a sense of intellectual
property and the responsibility of presenting and interpreting
historical issues. They also develop writing skills to clearly
express their findings using the language of the discipline.
The history major prepares students for graduate study in
history and for careers in education, writing and publishing,
journalism, law, public relations, business, government, and
management.
objectives
The student who graduates with a major in history will be able
to
G Demonstrate an understanding of historical methods
and recognize how history is written and interpreted over
major periods.
G Demonstrate a chronological understanding of the diverse
peoples, events, and cultures that have shaped human
civilization.
G Recognize and employ critical thinking in analyzing and
presenting history.
G Demonstrate awareness of the ethical and social issues
associated with writing and interpreting history.
G Evaluate current events from a historical perspective.
G Conduct research and identify, evaluate, and present
information using primary and secondary resources.
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degree Requirements
A degree with a major in history requires the successful
completion of 120 credits of coursework including 33 credits
for the major (indicated by F); 41 credits in general education
requirements (GERs); and 46 credits in the minor, electives,
and other degree requirements. At least 17 credits in the
major must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300
or above).
requirements for the history Major
Coursework for a major in history includes the
following:
G Required U.S. history sequence (6 credits):
HIST 156 and 157
G Required methodology course (3 credits):
HIST 309
G World history sequence (6 credits):
HIST 115–116, HIST 141–142, or HIST 284–285
G U.S. distribution course (3 credits): HIST 255,
266, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365, 372, 376,
377, 381, 453, 460, 461, 462, 463, or 467
G European distribution course (3 credits):
HIST 324, 325, 326, 327, 332, 333, 334, 335,
336, 337, 358, 375, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 437,
438, 439, 440, 441, 443, or 448
G World regions distribution course (3 credits):
HIST 284, 285, 341, 342, 353, 354, 382, 383,
389, 391, 392, 464, 465, 466, 480, 481, 482,
483, or 485
G Supplemental major courses (9 credits):
Any HIST courses
Recommended Sequence
The following course sequence will fulfill all of the
requirements for the BA in history. Since some recommended
courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses
for those listed may make it necessary to take additional
courses to meet degree requirements. Students should consult
an academic advisor whenever taking advantage of other
options.
Information on alternate courses (where allowable) to fulfill
general education requirements (in communications, arts
and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, biological and
physical sciences, mathematics, and interdisciplinary issues)
may be found on p. 67.